Jesse M. Bontecou

I knew Jesse for a short time at Northern Dutchess Hospital. I loved his stories and humor. He always loved a cookie after lunch. One of my favorite patients in 30 years of nursing!

A wonderful man with a big heart and space for everyone. A great sailor, a teacher and a fun person to share time with. A man that I will never forget!

I have missed Jess for years. He is a fabulous fellow. I say is because e is one of those people that i carry on my shoulder and ask questions when I need his advice/

Hi...Ruth and Tim.....I just today read your Dads obit......now living in Linguaglossa Sicilia......Oh Guys....where does one begin? Ruthie, your Mom was just the sweetest and kindest woman and all the Lyons were just so nice to us...over on Ludlow Woods...at my Gggg mother and fat(eras farm......Coldspring.... Ruthie....every time my Uncle Joe called y9ur Grandfather.....he appeared...like out of a hat! Oh hon, in the end....really is all that matters what you care around in this mortal...

Attending Dutchess Day School gave my siblings and me (and many others) the happiest foundation possible. That is an incredible legacy.

Jesse was one of the last great gentlemen! I feel privileged to have known him. With love, Sheila Sanders

I worked for Jesse at Rally during a summer vacation while at Cornell. During the day I worked in the show barn, and in the evenings I was allowed to do overtime, mowing pastures. They were happy days and I was so fortunate to have known and been able to 'josh' with him as a young friend. A fellow alumnus of Millbrook I have always looked forward to seeing him and Gayle at reunion weekends. He was one of my mentors sharing our love of farming, and sailing. I miss him now. My sincere...

Always a gentleman and a true sailor

Jesse was the consummate farmer, sailor, neighbor & a great contributor to his community & organizations he was associated with. He will be sorely missed by all who knew him.